Junsu’s POV

My heard jerked up to when Yoochun leaned in a little closer to tell me the arrival of our two oldest friends. Grinning, my attention was hyungdeul was briefly taken away by my boyfriend as he turned my head and leaned in for a kiss that left me breathless.

“Finally, we’ve got YunJae in the house.” He announced as I leaned back on the chair back. Coming in between Yunho and Jaejoong-hyung who was walking too close with each other, he squeezed on Yunho-hyung’s shoulder as he let his other arm land on Jaejoong-hyung’s shoulder.

Yunho gave me a “what the hell is YunJae?” look so I answered even before he can voice it out, only I answered indirectly. “Hi, Yunho-hyung and Jaejoong-hyung.”

Walking pass Chun, Jaejoong tried to hide the sudden change of color on his face. Oh, does that mean he got what I was trying to say? Yunho’s face was kind of shocked. He probably wasn’t expecting us to know anything until they finally made a big announcement of their relationship.

Yoochun rubbed at his chin acting like a genius who looks like he’s cracking his head over a problem that isn’t even a problem. Does that make sense?

I eyed the eldest hands when Yunho-hyung touched Jaejoong-hyung’s for a moment before the latter slip into a seat next time me, of course Yunho-hyung sat beside him.

“I guess it’s true then?” Yoochun who have returned to his seat on my left turned to me.

“I guess so.”

“What’s true?” Yunho-hyung asked, trying to look like he doesn’t have the slightest idea at the obvious fact that we know about them. Jae-hyung looked away, choosing to stare at the empty space in front of him. These two are just really not good in hiding anything... most of the time. Their unsettling eyes would give them away.

From the corner of my eyes, I saw Jae-hyung pick on his drink and I swear I didn’t mean to make him spit it out when I answered Yunho-hyung’s question. “That you two are FINALLY together!”

There, I said it. And then… And now Yunho-hyung’s pounding in Jae-hyung’s back lightly, their hands ending up locked together afterwards.

“Hey, Jae-hyung…” Choi Siwon showed up and none of us seemed to have take notice.

Yoochun whistled at the deadly glare Jae-hyung was giving our friend. Elbowing Yoochun lightly, I make an obvious nod towards Jae-hyung as Yunho-hyung looked a little uncomfortable on his seat now. Choi Siwon had swung an arm over his shoulder, their bodies close.

“Oh, Siwon-ah…” Yunho glance down at Jae-hyung, hoping the other would look up so he can see his face and expression. “What’s up?”

Heaving an oh-so-loud sighed, Jae-hyung pulled his hands from Yunho-hyungs, I wonder if Siwon had seen that. Knowing that Siwon has something for Yunho-hyung doesn’t make me feel good to have the three of them together right now.

Just when Siwon let his eyes look elsewhere other than the hands of our hyung, I look up. And instead of seeing hurt in his eyes, I was confused why he looked relieved. Isn’t he supposed to feel jealous or something?

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Yunho’s POV

“But…”

“Just accept it, hyung. Appa won’t take no for an answer anyways.” Changmin snorted at Micky’s words.

“This wouldn’t be fair to the others. They’ll be working for the money and I won’t but I still get paid…” My voice trailed off as Appa Park already turned his back on the three of us.

I glared at Yoochun who was enjoying his uncomfortable position on the chair. Changmin was just minding his own business and his food the moment Appa walked out of the office he called me in to.

I mentally cursed Yoochun but couldn’t do the same to Changmin because Yoochun is just more curseable (and don’t mind the word coz that came from my very own dictionary). I’m quite sure Yoochun (or Changmin) was the one who told Appa about the dance competition.

The moment I arrived at the bar, Appa Park have summoned me to his office. Cracking my brain of what could be the reason why I was called in, I worried if I might have done something wrong. I later on found out that Appa Park wants me to kind of have a leave for work a month before the competition itself. And not only that, he also said that during days when I have dance practice I don’t need to go to work but here’s the catch, my pay won’t have any deductions at all. As much as I appreciate the help I felt like I’m already abusing the kindness Appa Park’s showing me if I accepted it.

I turned to follow my boss but Yoochun was quick to stop me. “Aish! Hyung, you won’t be able to change Appa’s mind, you know. He’s stubborn like me, remember”

Yoochun’s right. I didn’t want to upset Appa Park, too.

Sighing in resignation I shook my head at Mr. Park who was making an OK sign with his hand at me before he exited the door.

He’s still there?

Going back to work, I told myself that I’ll work harder than I’ve ever did to make up for the kindness they’re continuously showing me.

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The next few days, weeks, was, well, okay. I still have the same schedule, School, work, dance practice and a time for Jae spent in between. My schedule was tiring especially during M-W-F ‘coz those are the days when we have dance practice but it wasn’t very tight to get me killed from over exhaustion.

“Are you okay?” Jae, who was back in his seat beside me, asked worriedly.

I nodded with a small trying to shake off the pain I’m feeling n my head. “Neh. Just feeling a little tired.” I squeezed his hands in reassurance, feeling guilt. I knew this wasn’t a simple headache but no worries coz it’s nothing serious. It’s just that whenever I feel this way, I’m sure I’ll be running a very high fever soon. And I’d rather not worry Jaejoong than to tell him about it now.

“Are you sure?” Jaejoong moved his chair a little closer when the professor turned around to write something on the board. “Yunho, you don’t really look okay.”

Thanks goodness the bell rang or Jae would have probably asked me again and again until I finally slipped and tell him.

Pulling my bag over my shoulder, I pulled him by the hand, looping my arm over his shoulder as we walked out of the room.

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“Here, drink this.” I eyed the tablet that Jae’s holding out for me. When lunch break came, the others make a comment about how I look a little pale and so Jae went to the school clinic and asked something for a headache.

“Boo, you know I’m not really fond of taking this.” I refuse, pushing his hand away.

“Yah! You made me drink this before, now you have to do the same. Remember you said “it’ll help.”

Jaejoong took my hand or more like he grabbed my arm from resting on my side and placed the medicine in my palm. “Just take it. Not another word from you, Jung Yunho.”

Scared at his angry tone, I quickly obliged and in one swift motion I swallowed the pill. No one dares not to follow Jae when he’s upset.

“See, that wasn’t very hard to do.” Jae laughed when I made a face at him. His hand automatically covered his mouth.

I quickly pulled him down with me, stopping him from covering his laughter. A shy smile was his response when I encircled my arms around his waist.

Sound of teasing erupted from our table. Thanks to the bunny couple, Yoochun and Junsu who always made it to the point to tease us in any way they can whenever we’re all together. By now, both Jae and I are used to the teasing, as much as I’m used to Jae showing his affection towards me openly.

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Jaejoong’s POV

Walking out of the elevator, I was surprised to find Choi Siwon leaning against the wall of our pad. My browse hunched up and I hid my fist behind me. My fist was itching to make contact with his face, feeling of jealousy over this guy resurfacing inside me. But I didn’t. Choi Siwon is our friend, I reminded myself as I forced a smile on my lips.

Sensing my presence, Siwon opened his eyes and uncrossed his arms on his chest. “Jae-hyung… can I talk to you?”

Nodding, I invited him inside.

I hope he won’t tell me he’ll take Yunho away from me coz I’ll make sure he won’t succeed. Nah-uh. No.Nope.Never.

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“What?” I would have said what the but I just can’t say it. I almost shouted starling, making him jump off from his seat. “And this was all Changmin’s idea?”

Choi Siwon nodded; the young man can barely look at me in the eye. He’s hand look like they’re shaking or that could just be my imagination. “Neh.”

I paced around the living room, hands on my hips, silently planning ways of killing my brother. “So, you’re telling me that you’re not really in-love with you’re not really in-love with Yunho and this was all an act to make me jealous?”

I practically just summarized what Siwon just told me a while ago. “Do you know how many times I felt like wanting to kill you?”

Siwon cringed wiping the sweat that formed on his forehead. “I can see that, hyung. I almost backed out of it. You got me scared more than once you know.”

I glared at him but felt really bad afterwards. Siwon was just trying to help and there I was strangling him to death, at least in my imagination where no one can see.

“I’m sorry, hyung.”

“No worries.” We talked for a bit more. We talked for a while, just mostly about random stuffs. Siwon even talked about this guy he likes and how he asked Yunho for help. Now I really feel guiltier for the very friendly way I was acting towards him all this time. Assuring him that I’m not angry and that everything’s okay between us, he bid goodbye.

Before he can completely disappear from behind the door, I called his attention one last time. “Are you sure you’re really not in-love with Yunho?”

“Hyung, that’s just uous!” I laughed at his word as he left with a huge smile on his face.

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“They did that?” Turning around, I nodded at Yunho’s question. Placing the bowl of soup on the table, I pulled a chair in front opposite of my boyfriend.

I pressed my hand on my face. God, I’d still blush just referring to Yunho that way. And it’s not like he can even hear me when I called him my boyfriend.

“See, what did I tell you huh? Now, do you believe me?” He blew at the hot soup I pushed in front of him.

“You couldn’t blame me if…if I felt a little jealous.” I defended myself. “How was I supposed to know that my brother made that brilliant plan of his or so he said?” I scoffed.

“Only a little jealous?” Yunho teased.

“Oh, shut up, Yunho!” and I shoved a spoonful of the soup I was supposed to eat in his mouth shutting him up.

Ah! I never knew shoving a spoon to someone else’s mouth could make you feel good.

“Yah! What’d you do that for…that was still hot.” Yunho said.

I only grinned, this time feeding him slowly, still using my spoon.

We just sat there eating, grinning at each other with only a table separating us.

“Does your head still hurt?” I look up at the bruise on his forehead. “Siwon said you hit the edge of a chair back in the dance room.

He walked towards where I am, and place the now empty bowl on the sink. He sat on a stool, making me unconscious as he watched me dance the dishes... Yunho rubbed at the slight swelling on his forehead before he answered. “Not anymore. You’re a good nurse.”

I pushed at him lightly when I found myself suddenly trapped between his body and the sink. “Yah do you know how worried I was when Siwon told us you fainted!”

My worry was slowly getting replaced by anger when he turned me around to face him. His lips formed a grin, a wide one, looking like he’s enjoying the worried look I have on my face.

Ready to leave the dished unfinished, Yunho have pulled me back on his living room with him.

“Mianhe. I didn’t intend to make you worry. I guess I was just tired from all the practice, my body gave up.”

“Obviously…” I said. I wasn’t even aware I was pouting. Again.

Kissing the tip of my nose, Yunho pulled us down on the sofa bed.

“I knew you weren’t feeling okay. I should tie you down in your bed so you could have rest.”

“I love you, too.” His grin just grew even wider when I gave shot him a glare.

Cuddled against each other, I was more than satisfied just lying there, hearing Yunho’s steady heartbeat. I used his one arm as a pillow as he played with the strands of my hair. The other wrapped around my waist. My arms aren’t doing any different as I have them rested on his heaving chest.

“Have you called, Changmin?” I nodded against his chest.

“Yup.” As I answered, I reminded myself to give my brother a call once Yunho has fallen asleep and inform him that I’ll spend the night at Yunho’s place. Sadly, that simple task was completely forgotten as I didn’t want to leave my comfortable and warmth place against Yunho even as he’s already fast asleep. Smiling, I, myself soon drifted off to sleep.